Radeon RX 6800S vs GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

175%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

164%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

162%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

159%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

114%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

110%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

78%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

76%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

71%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

137%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

124%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

118%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

113%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

#36

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6800S.

Insight	Radeon RX 6800S	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 6800S Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800S and GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

Radeon RX 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1110 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,214 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 6800S scores 15,841 and the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile reaches 16,214 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6800S is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 7 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 18.98 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1545 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) vs 192.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	15,841	16,214+2%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Ampere
Process Node	7 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2048	6144+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.602 TFLOPS	18.98 TFLOPS+121%
Boost Clock	2100 MHz+36%	1545 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	128	192+50%
L1 Cache	0.5 MB	6 MB+1100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	32	48+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Decoder: RDNA 2 Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800S	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile
Encoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	RDNA 2 Media Engine	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800S draws 100W versus the GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile's 115W — a 14% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon RX 6800S) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile). Power connectors: Mobile vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.